Migraines and things

[justicereigns]

Who: Smoker & anyone for any reason
Where: Fayren shore
What: Mr. Grumpypants marine has a migraine headache.
When: July 27th at like nearly 4 am.

[Leaving a small note, a pot of coffee sans one travel mug worth, and a pot of ramen soup sans one thermos worth, Smoker isn't completely sure that it'll be enough, but probably better than alerting any general populous that he's not there, even if he did set a couple of metaphorical watchdogs to keep an eye on things.]

[He takes along a small pocket radio, half curious if it'll even work in Fayren, and heads out to the beach.]

[For a breath of fresh air.]

[And to eat his ramen.]

[And think.]

[And overthink.]

[And over think everything ever.]

[As he does.]

[And to try to deal with a migraine headache that won't let him sleep.]

[But if he can't sleep? Neither can you.]

[Which is why he's sitting on the shore, trying to fiddle with the radio player.]

[And maybe toast marshmallows for s'mores.]

[Or roast fish he caught.]

[AND stack rocks.]

[And make a small sand castle you literally won't see until you crush it oops. That's okay, he didn't like it anyway.]

[But at least he'll get to greet the sunrise.]

[He hates sunrises =\]

Comments

[swordlore]

So... you're saying that while we're here, back home, no time is passing?

[It's a difficult concept, but it'd explain why she never thought her superior went missing. Kind of.]

[... time is hard.]

At least that means we're not missing anything, and we can focus on the problems at hand.

[justicereigns]

Exactly.

It's also why I didn't instantly go into arresting criminals myself. Also, I assumed whoever was foolish enough to bring me here would seek to lure me out if I wasn't doing what they wanted. And too many hands on deck can get some knocked overboard.

But it appears the idea that if we're brought here via some energy, similar to the carnivorous islands; then what we do here beyond survive might still charge the energy just the same. Tsk.

[swordlore]

[Hmm. It's quite the conundrum.]

So no matter what we do, we might still be playing into our kidnapper's plans, and for all we know that kidnapper is this place itself.

[She sighs.]

How long have you been here, Smoker? I'm starting to feel like this might be a long stay.

[justicereigns]

Exactly. I assumed they'd want me for my hunting skills, now... I'm not sure. There is a pattern, but I don't know what it means.

I've been here a month, Adela's been here since spring, and so has Portgas it seems. Others have been here for years. No one has found a definitive way out.

Apparently it's a time hot pocket. We're wrapped up in it, and brought to thaw out later. Something like that.

[An elephant on a world turtle and when you flip it over? Hot pockets the whole way down.]

Whoops! I'm surprised this hasn't happened before tbh since the chair stays downstairs

[enchantressofore]

[ What...?

She can hear both Sami and Ash barking, and both of the large puppies have run downstairs to greet Smoker and investigate Tashigi. It seems like they're not growling at her at least, considering that they're not growling and instead sniffing around her.

It's soon followed by some kind of odd sounding footsteps, and at the top of the stairs a light turns on and a small red head appears. Adela's frowning, using her crutch to help her support her weight and see. Wait, that's Smoker... Who is that with him?

She's about to try and make her way down and ask, but unfortunately the crutch slips out from beneath her, leaving Adela to yelp and cling for dear life onto the rail so she won't fall further. The crutch falls down and lands at the bottom of the stairs, though thankfully she won't be following it straight away. ]

Uhm... Hello...

[ Help? ]

[swordlore]

[She's not sure if she even wants to understand whatever the heck that 'hot pocket' thing is about, which is fine since it seems they've arrived. She wasn't expecting two big dogs to greet her, but they're friendly enough and probably the least weird things she's had to deal with in the last hour.]

[At the sound of footsteps she looks up, and a smile finds her face when she sees the young lady. This must be the girl that Smoker mentioned. Before she can offer a greeting though, there goes that crutch. Her response is immediate.]

Let me help you with that!

[In a flash she's grabbed the crutch and made her way up, offering both the crutch and her free arm for support.]

You must be Miss Adela. Sorry for waking you. I'm Tashigi, and it's very nice to meet you.

[justicereigns]

[Smoker just facepalms.]

[For however much Adela might not be traditionally clutzy in the same way Tashigi was, she was brash enough and having only one leg made up for the difference.]

Sami, Ash, heel. [They're still puppies and it's only been a couple of weeks, so he doesn't expect it to completely work, but it helps to get them used to it.]

Sorry to wake you, Kiddo, you all right? [Head tilt, somewhat relieved Tashigi caught her.]

[And even more relieved Tashigi was already reading his mind and heading off the things he hated doing like introductions. Seriously, no one had any idea how much he missed her in just the one month.]

[enchantressofore]

Ah-- Thank you. Yes, I am all right.

[ Well, if she wasn't awake before... ]

Wait... Miss Tashigi?

[ Once she's actually standing and has the crutch back, she blinks up at the woman as she just tries to process it now that she's not about to fall down the stairs. ]

[swordlore]

[Tashigi nods, taking in the young lady's appearance. She's a lovely young girl, and she can't help but wonder how Adela fell in with Smoker.]

[... then again, some days Tashigi wonders how she fell in with Smoker.]

Smoker tells me you're very knowledgeable about swords. Perhaps we can talk about them sometime? I wouldn't want to interrupt your sleep, though.

[justicereigns]

[Don't mind him, he's just taking care of the puppies and bringing them to the kitchen for morning breakfast.]

[enchantressofore]

I fear I will likely not be able to go back to sleep now, but I can hardly say I mind. I would not say I am knowledgeable so much as I am a creator, but uhm... Welcome! It is great to meet you! Have you only just arrived?

[swordlore]

Yes, I've only been here for, oh, half a day maybe? But it's already been an... eventful night.

[But she'll wait to gossip until Smoker is solidly out of earshot.]

If you're sure you'll be awake for a while, we should head downstairs and talk. I'd love to know more about the girl who's kept the Vice Admiral in line.

[justicereigns]

[Snorts.]

[Some keeping in line. The harder people try the worse he rebels...]

[Really he needs to throw a bucket of water in his face or something.]

[Err anyway...]

You can take my room for now Tashigi until I find out if there's more room here I can get to convert. Either way, I don't think I'll get much sleep.

[enchantressofore]

Actually it might be easier to be upstairs, the kitchen has more clean places to sit and the garage is not exactly a good place to talk.

[ She snorts a little at the comment about keeping Smoker in line. If she does, she hasn't been trying to - not that she can tell anyway. ]

We do have some coffee and some nice blends of tea up there as well, if you like.

[swordlore]

[It's your very presence that keeps him in line. The trouble he gets into when left alone...]

Oh, some tea that sounds lovely! I'll follow you, then. I'm the one intruding on your home, after all.

[justicereigns]

[And Smoker will just put on a pot of hot water for tea, and get the dogs breakfast. Not saying a word.]

[enchantressofore]

Nonsense, it is clear you were invited in. It is no intrusion at all.

[ She'll pull a chair out for Tashigi before seating herself, giving a tired smile to Smoker. ]

Smoker, how about I open up and run the storefront today and you take the day after this? From the sound of it you were out most of the night.

[swordlore]

[Smoker, this girl is an angel and you better be treating her right. Tashigi takes her seat happily!]

Not only was he out all night, but he had an altercation as well. I'm sure he could use the rest.

[justicereigns]

[Tsks quietly.]

[But he agrees with Tashigi. He straight up told Ace he adored Adela <3.]

Thanks kiddo.

We'll see if the headache lets it. If nothing else, dark and quiet might help.

[As for Ace stealing his jitte... He's not sure what to tell Adela about it. Since... wow. yeah. That was........... a mess.]

[Welp.]

[He'll just...]

[Not say anything yet.]

[enchantressofore]

I hope it does.

[ She didn't know that was keeping Smoker up, poor guy.

... Wait. Turning to Tashigi after a moment. ]

An altercation?

[swordlore]

Yes, when I found him he was chasing down a notorious pirate. Though how he managed to take Smoker's jitte, I'm not sure.

[justicereigns]

[Grimace.]

It's nothing. I wasn't paying enough attention, that's all. I'll get it back soon enough.

Don't tell Kuzan. Either of you.

[:< He'll laugh at him!]

[enchantressofore]

[ Hopefully Adela's attempt to disguise a laugh as a sigh is successful. Sorry Smoker. ]

It was Ace, right?

[ NOT EVEN SURPRISED. ]

Do not worry, I am certain you will get it back one way or another.

[swordlore]

[She nods - clearly this isn't just a one time thing if Adela doesn't even have to ask. And like hell is she promising not to share.]

So, tell me about your work! Have you been at it a long time? Do you have any pieces I can see later?

[Her inner Sword Nerd has been activated.]

[enchantressofore]

Well, I have worked in the forge since I was a child - not the one in Fayren, my uncle's. I was to be tested as a journeyman soon before coming here, and apparently my work was at least satisfactory as I was working as a partner in Fayren.

Unfortunately, for the time being I must be on a hiatus from my work there. I do have one kept in my room that you could look at - it is one I intend to use personally.